JOB DUTIES

1. Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
2. Conducts psychosocial assessments and mental health intake evaluations as indicated.
3. Performs risk assessment and intervention,
4. Provides behavioral health consultation to members of the multi-disciplinary clinical team and to correctional personnel as directed.
5. Performs crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
6. Supports and/or direct care coordination efforts for patients returning to the community requiring ongoing behavioral health services.

1. Initiates, completes, and maintains patient treatment plans.
2. Participate in team meetings.
3. Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested.
4. Participates in and conducts in-service training programs, as well as assists in the orientation of new staff.
5. Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.
6. Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
7. Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology or Other Related Mental Health discipline.
2. Unrestricted, current license in the state of practice - LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, or Psychologist. Must maintain all licensures, certifications, continuing educational requirements, etc.
3. Counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
4. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.